Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishery 500m north east of Manor Farm

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1004500
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval fishpond located in Bedfordshire. The site represents the remains of a constructed water management feature typical of medieval agricultural estates, designed to provide a reliable source of freshwater fish as a food resource. Such fishponds were common components of the manorial landscape from at least the 12th century onwards, serving both practical and status-demonstrating functions for their proprietors. The physical remains survive as earthwork features that document the organization and exploitation of the medieval countryside.

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval fishpond located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004500.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Pegsdon Belt (3 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (3.6 km), Ravensburgh Castle (3.9 km).

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